University of Arizona commits to in-person classes during COVID surge
Jan 10, 2022 Robbins wants to "stay the course and ride this out."
Baboquivari Unified School District moves to virtual learning for two weeks
Jan 10, 2022 The Tohono O'odham school district said it took the step to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Arizona governor wants schools open despite virus surge
Jan 5, 2022 Ducey is tapping $10 million in federal virus relief funds to give parents up to $7,000 a year in private school tuition.
Southern Arizona students head back to class with COVID-19 infections rising
Jan 4, 2022 Officials from Southern Arizona school districts and the University of Arizona said they are watching the surge carefully but are not yet considering any significant new restrictions.
Bill allows Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation
Dec 30, 2021 Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
University of Arizona launches cannabis certificate programs
Dec 20, 2021 Online courses will provide the skills needed to succeed in the legalized marijuana industry.
'Fearless' student podcasters explore big issues
Dec 17, 2021 Meet some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.
Food insecurity in Tucson: on campus and throughout the community
Nov 19, 2021 UA staff say about 13,000 students could be considered food insecure, yet the campus pantry says it serves about 3,000 people a year.
University of Arizona has the highest number of Indigenous students graduating with doctoral degrees, survey says
Nov 12, 2021 The same survey ranked the UA seventh for awarding doctorate degrees to Hispanic students.
Arizona won't stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
Nov 4, 2021 The Treasury Department last month told Ducey the programs were “not a permissible use” of the federal funding.
Local elementary school shut after COVID-19 outbreak
Nov 2, 2021 Agua Caliente Elementary School, with 472 students, will shift to distance learning for nearly two weeks.
Penalties unclear for University of Arizona employees who miss vaccination deadline
Oct 18, 2021 University president says he expects very few employees will be denied exemption.
University of Arizona engineering students demonstrate solar cooking skills
Oct 16, 2021 Over five hundred freshman tested home-made solar ovens on the mall.
Education secretary promotes free community college plan in Tucson
Oct 8, 2021 Biden administration says 5.5 million students would be able to go to community college without paying.
TOCC advertising free tuition for Indigenous students
Oct 7, 2021 The rare pandemic-era deal may soon be indefinite for the tribal community college.
Tucson leaders push for electric school buses
Oct 6, 2021 Infrastructure bills include billions for zero-emission vehiclesSelected Archive Filters
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